Model Year | 2009 | 2015 | |
Model | Honda Pilot | Hyundai Sonata | |
Engine | 3.5L V6 OHC-4v 250 hp@5700 253 lb-ft@4800 |
2.4L I4 DOHC-4v 185 hp@6000 178 lb-ft@4000 |
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Transmission | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic | |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | |
Body | 4dr SUV | 4dr Sedan | |
Difference | |||
Wheelbase | 109.2 in | 110.4 in | -1.2 in |
Length | 190.9 in | 191.1 in | -0.2 in |
Width | 78.5 in | 73.4 in | 5.1 in |
Height | 71.0 in | 58.1 in | 12.9 in |
Curb Weight | 4319 lb. | 3252 lb. | 1067 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 21.0 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 2.5 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 40.0 in | 40.4 in | -0.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 61.5 in | 57.9 in | 3.6 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.6 in | 55.3 in | 3.3 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.4 in | 45.5 in | -4.1 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 39.8 in | 38.0 in | 1.8 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 62.2 in | 56.5 in | 5.7 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 56.9 in | 56.1 in | 0.8 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 38.5 in | 35.6 in | 2.9 in |
Headroom, Row 3 | 38.2 in | 0.0 in | 38.2 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 3 | 58.9 in | 0.0 in | 58.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 3 | 48.4 in | 0.0 in | 48.4 in |
Legroom, Row 3 | 32.1 in | 0.0 in | 32.1 in |
Total Legroom | 112 in (over 3 rows) | 81.1 in (over 2 rows) | 30.9 in |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 18.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 1.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Behind R2 | 47.7 ft3 | 16.3 | 31.4 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 87.0 ft3 | 16.3 ft3 | 70.7 ft3 |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2010 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Ability to make adjustments to fit all drivers in the family, supportive and comfortable over long drives see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
It is absolutely the right size for our needs. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
Large leg room. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
great for the kids and/or parent to hang out together with easy access to compartments and storage see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 | 4dr SUV 250-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic FWD |
plenty of room, even in the 3rd row - unlike the highlander see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
3rd row passengers had enough room to sit comfortably. see full Honda Pilot review |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
all 8 are comfortable. see full Honda Pilot review |
2009 Honda Pilot Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2008 | 4dr SUV 244-horsepower 3.5L V6 5-speed automatic AWD |
no captains chairs like in Odyssey see full Honda Pilot review |
2015 Hyundai Sonata Seat Room and Comfort: Pros | ||
Year | Comment | |
2015 | According to the spec sheets, the Ford Fusion has nearly as much combined legroom as the new Sonata, which has an inch more than the old Sonata. But Ford cheats the specs. In reality, the Hyundai's rear seat has a few more inches of rear legroom than the Ford's, and about as much as you'll find in any competitor. Rear headroom is in shorter supply, but (again as in most competitors) should be sufficient for people up to six feet in height. The rear seat cushion is a little too low and level to provide optimal thigh support, but the space to stretch out largely compensates for this. You can get rear air vents to help cool this roomy rear seat, but only on the Limited and Sport 2.0T. see full Hyundai Sonata review |
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